We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Staindrop?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Staindrop.

I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would much rather use a Staindrop based conveyancing firm?

Do check but the chances are that give you one of their panel conveyancers if you want the "fee-free" offer. Call the lender and determine if they offer you a cash alternative. Some lenders have previously offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Staindrop.

How does conveyancing in Staindrop differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Staindrop contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Staindrop tend to purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Staindrop or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Staindrop I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Staindrop suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage that many years will likely be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I require the services of a bank panel solicitor in Staindrop. Can you assist?

It is not clear why you need a Staindrop panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the bank to find out which solicitors in Staindrop are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Staindrop not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site